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NCT02736981 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Low Intensity Weight Loss for Young Adults
A NA study, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 382
- Enrollment target
NCT02736981: Completed NA study, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
NCT02736981 is a NA study that has completed, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 382 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (73% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02736981, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 382 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This is a 3-arm randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of three novel motivational approaches to weight loss with 18-25 year olds. Participants will be 18-25 year olds with a BMI of 25-45 kg/m2, randomized to: 1) Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL), 2) BWL + Autonomous Motivation (BWL+Aut) or 3) BWL + Extrinsic Motivation (BWL+Ext). All arms will receive a 6-month behavioral weight loss intervention, followed by a 6-month no-treatment follow up period.
Primary Outcome
Primary pre-specified outcome is weight change in kilograms from baseline to 6 months. Change in kg was used in power calculations.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL)
- BEHAVIORAL BWL + Autonomous Motivation
- BEHAVIORAL BWL + Extrinsic Motivation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 382 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-02-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02736981 record still lists
NCT02736981 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 382 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (73% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL) is the first listed.
NCT02736981 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02736981 about?
NCT02736981 is a clinical study titled "Low Intensity Weight Loss for Young Adults". This is a 3-arm randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of three novel motivational approaches to weight loss with 18-25 year olds. Participants will be 18-25 year olds with a BMI of 25-45 kg/m2, randomized to: 1) Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL), 2) BWL + Autonomous Motivation (BWL+Aut) or 3) ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02736981?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 382 participants. The study started on 2016-01. Estimated completion is 2020-02-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02736981?
The interventions under investigation include: Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL) (BEHAVIORAL), BWL + Autonomous Motivation (BEHAVIORAL), BWL + Extrinsic Motivation (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02736981?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02736981's enrollment target sits among peer trials
382 273rd of 2000 higher than 1,728 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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